Are passive preamps better?

I see there is one on sale for $2995, which is not a bad price. The price jump to $7000 was very recent and a very large ump from the previous $4995 price. So most used units were probably bought for much less than the current list -- that 2995 does not look to bad if the unit is in a good shape - they come with a 20 year warranty, so it is not like it is worn out, or wearing out.

Pubul57, Thanks. I'll check it out. If I spent that much I would have to never tell anyone. Lynne

01-07-08: Arnettpartners
Pubul57, Thanks. I'll check it out. If I spent that much I would have to never tell anyone. Lynne

That's part of being in this hobby Lynne..........we take our secrets to the grave...... :)

Cheers,
John

Yeah. Cool. And I don't know how much of the hobby is having a good system and how much is having good knowledge. That's part of the fun, too. Lynne

Hi Arnettpartners, When doing a passive preamp the type and quality of the attenuators are critical, You may want to check out Goldpoint at http://www.goldpt.com/ for some info and their products. Even if you dont go for a passive preamp it is good to change all potentiometers in any of your equipment to stepped attenuator types for much improved channel balance and clarity.
Bob